Bob Menendez will introduce a bill to “drastically strengthen” the alliance between the United States and Colombia.

Published:

17 Feb 2022 03:10 GMT

The U.S. senator considers it necessary to “formally” designate Bogot as a “significant non-NATO ally” in order to counter China and Russia’s influence in the region.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez will refer to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he chairs as the “Strategic Alliance Bill between the United States and Colombia.” The proposal aims to “strengthen” the already-determined relationship between Washington and Bogot by formally designating South America as an “important non-NATO ally”.

“In the coming days I will introduce a bipartisan bill that is unprecedented in its size and scope. We will create a whole new chapter in our alliance By officially designating Colombia as an important non-NATO ally, it is reserved for our closest friends, “Menendez said in an op-ed published in the Miami Herald. Re-broadcast By the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Menendez’s bill, he promises, would be “ambitious” “Renewed emphasis” on “security” cooperation And “human rights”, which will revive and strengthen the “strategic association” to confront the current “realities”.

“The United States needs to strengthen its alliances in the hemisphere Counter-attack campaigns In terms of maneuver investments made by China and Russia today, “said Congressman.

In addition, he points out that Colombia is “no doubt” the United States.South America’s most important ally“And” the model of strategic relationship “should be followed by” other countries in the region “.